A Slob Comes Clean

In this episode we talk about: how to deal with areas that seem to collect clutter no matter what. how to deal with “his” stuff.   how to handle scrapbooking and pictures when I don’t even know where to start. how cooking without a plan actually makes things harder.  My new book: Organizing for the Rest […] The post 332: Creative Endeavors, Flat Surfaces, & Dealing with Other People Podcast appear...

I’ve learned the power of maintenance. Even before (or especially before) I got my house under control, doing maintenance tasks was key. I’ve been thinking about the need for and my resistance to maintenance tasks as spring has arrived and I see all the little projects that are popping up in our new home. My […] The post 331: The Truth About Maintenance Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A S...

In this episode, we discuss: dealing with incoming paper strategies to help teenage family members declutter involving the family in 5 minute pickups Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.    Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off […] The post 330: Involving the Family appeared first on Dana K. White:...

In this episode, we discuss: combining 2 households figuring out storage solutions for the things she really wants to do making progress in a time of limbo Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      Sponsors:   You can get 15% off your […] The post 329: Applying the Decluttering Process and Principles to Your Unique Situation appeared first on Dana K...

In this episode we talk about: excitement that a friend’s child commented on how tidy her house was. how she’s figured out how to maintain laundry day. having a cleaning person which isn’t a solution to being a slob. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean […] The post 328: Decluttering Success with ADHD and a Full Time Job Podcast appe...

Checklists are so appealing! But sometimes, they backfire. I’m talking about how I do and don’t use checklists in today’s podcast.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      Sponsors: Get a free two week trial at prepdish.com/aslobcomesclean KiwiCo: Get 30% off […] The post 327: The Truth about Checklists appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Com...

I’m talking about the long game today. What have I done that has benefited me waaayyyyy down the road, and what can I do now that will benefit me waaaaayyyy more down the road. Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.  […] The post 326: Playing the Long Game in Your Home Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My bo...

I’m answering questions in today’s podcast that were submitted by listeners. What do I do about stuff that piles up because I’m afraid to put it away because then I’ll forget about it? How do I prioritize decorating projects now that I’ve made decluttering progress? Does the 5 step method work for email and electronic […] The post 325: Just Follow the Strategies appeared first on Dana K. White: A...

In this episode we talk about: living in a house that isn’t yours to make final decisions about.  helping other people declutter without seeming pushy.  dealing with the ongoing mess from toys in the living room. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% […] The post 324: Making Decluttering Progress While Embracing your...

More than perfectionism, I fight what’s-the-point-ism. I have had to come up with ways to help myself understand the point of doing less than a perfect job, and motivate myself to do what I can. Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      […] The post 323: Perfectionism vs What’s-the-Point-Ism appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My b...

In today’s podcast, we discuss: when it’s okay to buy an empty shelf. how to cut down on paper. cutting back on what we bring into our homes. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us (get the flow chart here) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […] The post 322: Wouldn’t it Be Easier to Add More Shelves? Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My books &n...

I’m answering some decluttering questions: What about stuff that needs to stay out because that’s the only way I remember to use it? My mother and her business have moved into my home. How do I help her? What should I do about items that are oddly shaped and don’t fit in their “container”? Can […] The post 321: Q&A: Odd Shaped Stuff, Hobby Spaces, and Other People in Your Home appeared first on Da...

In this episode we talk about: Re-figuring out home management and daily habits when there’s a new schedule. sweeping every day when you have all hardwood/tile downstairs. getting down to the nitty-gritty deep cleaning. Take Your House Back course is open for registration! You can find out more and/or sign up here.   My new […] The post 320: Dealing with the House When Everything Is Changing appea...

In today’s podcast we discuss: preparing for baby’s arrival. the difference between her clutter threshold and her husband’s clutter threshold and ways to help find a balance. how best to find ways to have all her children help with decluttering. ideas on figuring out laundry day. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill […] The post 319: Working Together When Your Clutter Thresholds are Di...

Do you feel the urge to make goals but don’t make them because you’ve always failed before? I’m talking about rethinking how to make goals and ways to be successful. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill out the form to get pre-order bonuses.  The Pre-order form My books Join us over on […] The post 318: Setting Goals When You’ve Always Failed at Setting Goals Podcast appeared first on...

As we’re getting settled into our new home, I’ve realized that some things I’ve heard “normal” people say over the years make sense. They didn’t make sense to me before, and I’m now wondering why. Specifically, why have I not seen the value in flooring that “doesn’t show dirt?” Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of […] The post 317: The Appearance of Clean Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A...

In today’s podcast we discuss: overcoming decluttering paralysis. how to begin getting the items you’re keeping in the correct location when other stuff is in those spaces? trying something in a new space first, before moving everything there. having a good mindset when decluttering after the death of a loved one so that you’re not […] The post 316: Ins and Outs of Decluttering Podcast appeared fi...

As I put up Christmas decorations in my new home, I’m reminded of the reality that everything needs a place. Not that I’m not still super-annoyed by the old “A place for everything” saying. This week, I’m sharing how I’m looking at dealing with holiday decorations as I face the reality that some of them […] The post 315: A Place for Every (Christmas) Thing appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob C...

In this conversation, we discuss: how to apply the container concept to the room used to store inventory for reselling.   zones to help find things that are needed, but stored all over the house. how best to pare down scrapbooking. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest of Us and fill out the form to get pre-order […] The post 314: Setting Up Space to Do the Things You Want to Do Podcast appeared first...

I know. I’m always thinking about my stuff and decluttering and clutter and such, so it only makes sense that the moving process has given me a lot to think about. I mean, touching every last thing we own will do that. I’m sharing the progress so far and what I’ve learned that will (hopefully) […] The post 313: Learning About My Clutter through the Moving Process Podcast appeared first on Dana K....

I personally had a breakthrough recently in my own mindset when I realized the power of focusing on the things I can do and not on the things I can’t do. I know it doesn’t sound like much, and I was skeptical at first, too. But I really have seen an impact from this simple […] The post 312: The Power of Can and Can’t Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My books   My...

In this episode, we discuss: keeping everything under control when you have four kids at home. when you’re going to be ready to start decorating. how to manage outdoor gear.   My books Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor: ShipStation.com. Use my offer code SLOB to get a 60-day free trial. Click […] The post 311: Making the Ideal Strategy Actually Work appeared first on Dana K. Whit...

In this episode, we discuss: strategies for keeping craft room/items decluttered. how to decide on seasonal or rarely worn, but necessary, items and decluttering clothes/closets. how to handle family that either doesn’t see the need to declutter or wants to do it by making a bigger mess. dealing with inherited and sentimental items and the […] The post 310: Family Who Doesn’t See the Mess Podcast...

In this episode, we discuss: the struggle to get the kitchen picked up after dinner every night. keeping the house picked up and the dailies done without losing her mind, specifically in the evenings. decluttering tricky things like stuff that’s only sentimental and isn’t needed for anything. My books Join us over on Patreon to […] The post 309: Dailies, Routines and Such Podcast appeared first on...

“Maintenance” can feel pointless when the house is in a state you do NOT want to maintain. But re-framing this concept as “maintaining progress” works better for my brain. I like progress, and I don’t like when it slips away, so maintaining definitely doesn’t feel pointless. Mentioned: 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to […] The post 308: Maintaining or Maintaining Progress appeared first on Dan...